Global Brough Database

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Martha Ann Brough

The birth of "Martha Ann Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in January-March 1889 in Macclesfield district, Cheshire.

The christening of "Martha Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 2186842, Item #4, page 163), which states that she was christened on 22 November 1893 in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and that her parents were Joseph Brough and Ellen Ann.

In the 1891 Census, "Martha Brough" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1889), born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and residing with her parents, Joseph and Ellen Brough, and a older brother (Joseph Brough--age 3), at: 204 Crompton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire.

In the 1901 Census, "Martha Ann Brough" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1889), born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and residing with her parents, Joseph and Ellen Ann Brough, and three siblings, at: Christ Church (Ecclesiastical parish), Macclesfield, Cheshire.

In the 1911 Census, "Martha Ann Brough" is listed as being 22 years old (born about 1889), born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, single and working as a "Maker-up (Silk)", and residing with her paretns, Joseph and Ellen Brough, and three siblings, at: 33 Shaw Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire.


Marriage Notes for George Henry Wood and Martha Ann Brough-30512

The marriage of "George Henry Wood" and "Martha Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 1656450), which states that they were married on 31 January 1914 at St. Paul, Macclesfield, Cheshire; that George Henry Wood was single and 23 years old (born about 1891) and that his father was was George Wood; and that Martha Ann Brough was single and her father was Joseph Brough.


James Hassall

The birth of "James Hassall" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1863 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, and that his mother's surname was "Shaw".

The christening of "James Hassall" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #1), which states that he was christened on 10 May 1863 as the son of "James and Mary Hassall" of "Dresden", and that James Hassall (the father) was a "Miner".

The marriage of "James Hassall" and "Elizabeth Freakley" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Anns on 24 June 1888; that James Hassall was 25 years old (born about 1863), a Bachelor and "Joiner" of Dresden, and that his father was James Hassall, a Miner; and that Elizabeth Freakley was 29 years old (born about 1859), a Spinster and "Warehouse Woman" of Normacot, and that her father was William Freakley, a Miller.  The marriage was witnessed by William Henry Mountfort and Emma Freakley.

In the 1891 Census, "James Hassall" is listted as being 27 years old (born about 1864), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Joiner", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth (age 32), and their daughter, Alice (age 5 months old), at: 55 Alexandra Road, Normacot (Ecclestastical Parish), Stone (Civil Parish), Longton (Town), Stoke-upon-Trent (Borough), Staffordshire, England.

In the 1901 Census, "James Hassell" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1864), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Joiner", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth (age 42), and their three children (Alice--age 10, Charles--age 9, and Godfrey--age 7), at: 67 Peel Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "James Hassall" is listed as being 47 years old (born about 1864), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Miner", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth (age 52), and their three children (Alice--age 20, Charles--age 19, Godfrey--age 17), at: 69 Alexandra Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "James Hassall" is listed in the online FreeBMD, Staffordshire BMD and the "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index" (via Ancestry), which combined states that his death was registered in July-September 1920 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that he died when he was "56" years old (born about 1864).


Elizabeth Freakley

The birth of "Elizabeth Freakley" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1858 in Stoke-upon-Trent district (which includes the civil parish of Longton), Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Moore".  Note: Elizabeth Freakley's parents were "William Freakley" and "Eliza Moore"--who were married in 1849 in Shelton, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1861 Census, "Elizabeth Freakley" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, William Freakley (age 32) and Eliza (age 35), and one sibling, at: 2 Sunderland Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1871 Census, "Elizabeth Freakley" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, William Freakley (age 42) and Eliza (age 45), and three siblings, at: 45 Wharf Street, Shelton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The marriage of "James Hassall" and "Elizabeth Freakley" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Anns on 24 June 1888; that James Hassall was 25 years old (born about 1863), a Bachelor and "Joiner" of Dresden, and that his father was James Hassall, a Miner; and that Elizabeth Freakley was 29 years old (born about 1859), a Spinster and "Warehouse Woman" of Normacot, and that her father was William Freakley, a Miller.  The marriage was witnessed by William Henry Mountfort and Emma Freakley.

In the 1891 Census, "Elizabeth Hassall" is listted as being 32 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, James Hassall (age 27), and their daughter, Alice (age 5 months old), at: 55 Alexandra Road, Normacot (Ecclestastical Parish), Stone (Civil Parish), Longton (Town), Stoke-upon-Trent (Borough), Staffordshire, England.

In the 1901 Census, "Elizabeth Hassell" is listed as being 42 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Warehouse Woman (Potters)", and residing with her husband, James Hassell (age 37), and their three children (Alice--age 10, Charles--age 9, and Godfrey--age 7), at: 67 Peel Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Elizabeth Hassall" is listed as being 52 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married for 22 years (married about 1889), the mother of six children--three of whom were living and three who at died by the time of the 1911 Census, working in a "China Warehouse", and residing with her husband, James Hassall (age 47), and their three children (Alice--age 20, Charles--age 19, Godfrey--age 17), at: 69 Alexandra Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "Elizabeth Hassall" is listed in the online FreeBMD, Staffordshire BMD and the "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index" (via Ancestry), which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1939 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that she died when he was "81" years old (born about 1858).


Marriage Notes for James Hassall and Elizabeth Freakley-30698

The marriage of "James Hassall" and "Elizabeth Freakley" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Anns on 24 June 1888; that James Hassall was 25 years old (born about 1863), a Bachelor and "Joiner" of Dresden, and that his father was James Hassall, a Miner; and that Elizabeth Freakley was 29 years old (born about 1859), a Spinster and "Warehouse Woman" of Normacot, and that her father was William Freakley, a Miller.  The marriage was witnessed by William Henry Mountfort and Emma Freakley.


William James Freakley Hassall

The birth of "William James Freakley Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1889 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Freakley".

The burial of "William James Freakley Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in July-September 1889 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old (or under the age of one year old).


Alice Hassall

The birth of "Alice Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index , FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in October-December 1890 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Freakley".

The birth and christening of "Alice Hassall" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1471085), which states that she was born on 12 October 1890 and christening on 9 November 1890 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "James Hassall" and "Elizabeth".

In the 1891 Census, "Alice Hassall" is listted as being 2 years old (born about 1889), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, James Hassall (age 27) and Elizabeth (age 32), at: 55 Alexandra Road, Normacot (Ecclestastical Parish), Stone (Civil Parish), Longton (Town), Stoke-upon-Trent (Borough), Staffordshire, England.

In the 1901 Census, "Alice Hassell" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1891), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, James Hassell (age 37) and Elizabaeth (age 42), and two siblings, at: 67 Peel Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Alice Hassall" is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1891), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Pottery Enameller", and residing with her parents, James Hassall (age 47) and Elizabeth (age 52), and two siblings, at: 69 Alexandra Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the "1939 England and Wales Register" (via Ancestry), "Alice Hassall" is listed as being born on 12 October 1890, single and working as a "Pottery Enameller", and residing with her two unmarried siblings (Charles and Godfrey Hassall), at: 69 Alexandra Road, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "Alice Hassall" is listed in the online Staffordshire BMD and the "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index" (via Ancestry), which combined states that she was born on 12 October 1890 and that her death was registered in July-September 1972 in Cheadle and Alton subdistrict, Cheadle district, Staffordshire.


Charles Hassall

The birth of "Charles Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1892 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Freakley".

The birth and christening of "Charles Hassell" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1471085), which states that he was born on 12 February 1892 and christening on 13 March 1892 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "James Hassell" and "Elizabeth".

In the 1901 Census, "Charles Hassell" is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1892), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, James Hassell (age 37) and Elizabaeth (age 42), and two siblings, at: 67 Peel Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Charles Hassall" is listed as being 19 years old (born about 1892), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as an "Apprentice Butcher", and residing with his parents, James Hassall (age 47) and Elizabeth (age 52), and two siblings, at: 69 Alexandra Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the "1939 England and Wales Register" (via Ancestry), "Charles Hassall" is listed as being born on 12 February 1892, single and working as a "General Labourer Heavy Worker", and residing with his two unmarried siblings (Alice and Godfrey Hassall), at: 69 Alexandra Road, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "Charles Hassall" is listed in the online Staffordshire BMD and the "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index" (via Ancestry), which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1951 and that he died when he was "59" years old (born about 1892) at the "London Road (City General Hospital)" in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.


Godfrey Hassall

The birth of "Godfrey Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in October-December 1893 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Freakley".

In the 1901 Census, "Godfrey Hassell" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1894), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, James Hassell (age 37) and Elizabaeth (age 42), and two siblings, at: 67 Peel Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Godfrey Hassall" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1894), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as an "Apprentice Blacksmith", and residing with his parents, James Hassall (age 47) and Elizabeth (age 52), and two siblings, at: 69 Alexandra Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the "1939 England and Wales Register" (via Ancestry), "Godfrey Hassall" is listed as being born on 10 October 1893, single and working as a "Mechanic Moter Lorries concrete machinery tending and assembling reinforced steel", and residing with his two unmarried siblings (Alice and Charles Hassall), at: 69 Alexandra Road, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "Godfrey Hassall" is listed in the online Staffordshire BMD and the "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index" (via Ancestry), which combined states that he was born on 10 October 1893 and that his death was registered in October-December 1955 in London subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England.


Wilfrid Hassall

The birth of "Wilfrid Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1895 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Freakley".

The burial of "Wilfred Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1898 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "2" years old (born about 1896).


James Hassall

The birth of "James Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in October-December 1897 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Freakley".

The burial of "James Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in October-December 1897 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old (or under the age of one year old).


Albert Edward Thorley

The birth of "Albert Edward Thorley" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in October-December 1866 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname wa "Cartwright".

The marriage of "Albert Edward Thorley" and "Mary Eliza Hassall" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Banns on 27 November 1887 in the Church of the Resurrection in Dresden; that Albert Edward Thorley was 21 years old (born about 1866), a Bachelor and "Potter" of Dresden, and that his father was William Thorley, a Potter; and that Mary Eliza Hassall was 21 years old (born about 1866), a Spinster and "Potter" of Dresden, and that her father was James Hassall, a Miner.  The marriage was witnessed by James Hassall and Elizabeth Freakley.

In the 1891 Census, "Albert Thorley" is listed as being 24 years old (born about 1867), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Colliery Engineman", and residing with his wife, Mary (age 24), and their daughter, Ethel (age 2), at: 19 Dunrobin Street, Trentham (Civil Parish), Longton (Municipal Borough), Staffordshire, England.

In the 1901 Census, "Albert Thorley" is listed as being 34 years old (born about 1867), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Builders Engine Man", and residing with his wife, Mary (age 34), and their four children (Ethel--age 12, Emma--age 10, William--age 7, and Florence--age 3), at: 31 May Place, Fenton (Civil Parish), St. John's Lane End (or Longton--Eccleasiastical Parish), Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Albert Thorley" is listed as being 44 years old (born about 1867), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Builders Engineman", and residing with his wife, Mary (age 44), and their five children (Ethel--age 22, Emma--age 19, William--age 17, Florence--age 13, and Albert--age 8), at: 31 May Place, Fenton, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "Albert Thorley" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in October-December 1932 in Fenton subdistrict, Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "65" years old (born about 1867).


Mary Eliza Hassall

The birth of "Mary Eliza Hassall" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in October-December 1866 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Shaw".  Also, the birth of "Mary Thorley" is listed in the following document: In the 1939 "England Wales National Register" (via Ancestry), "Mary Thorley" is listed being born on 21 November 1866 and a "Widow" working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties" and residing with her two unmarried children, Ethel Thorley (age 51) and Albert E. Thorley (age 37), at: 31 May Place, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The christening of "Mary Eliza Hassell" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 1471085 and 4012211), which states that she was christened on 16 December 1866 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "James Hassell" and "Mary".

The marriage of "Albert Edward Thorley" and "Mary Eliza Hassall" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Banns on 27 November 1887 in the Church of the Resurrection in Dresden; that Albert Edward Thorley was 21 years old (born about 1866), a Bachelor and "Potter" of Dresden, and that his father was William Thorley, a Potter; and that Mary Eliza Hassall was 21 years old (born about 1866), a Spinster and "Potter" of Dresden, and that her father was James Hassall, a Miner.  The marriage was witnessed by James Hassall and Elizabeth Freakley.

In the 1891 Census, "Mary Thorley" is listed as being 24 years old (born about 1867), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Potters Warehouse Woman", and residing with her husband, Albert Thorley (age 24), and their daughter, Ethel (age 2), at: 19 Dunrobin Street, Trentham (Civil Parish), Longton (Municipal Borough), Staffordshire, England.

In the 1901 Census, "Mary Thorley" is listed as being 34 years old (born about 1867), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Potters Warehouse Woman", and residing with her husband, Albert Thorley (age 34), and their four children (Ethel--age 12, Emma--age 10, William--age 7, and Florence--age 3), at: 31 May Place, Fenton (Civil Parish), St. John's Lane End (or Longton--Eccleasiastical Parish), Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Mary Thorley" is listed as being 44 years old (born about 1867), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married for 22 years (married about 1889) and working as a "China factory Warehouse Woman", the mother of six children--five of whom were living and one deceased at the time of the census, and residing with her husband, Albert Thorley (age 44), and their five children (Ethel--age 22, Emma--age 19, William--age 17, Florence--age 13, and Albert--age 8), at: 31 May Place, Fenton, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1939 "England Wales National Register" (via Ancestry), "Mary Thorley" is listed being born on 21 November 1866 and a "Widow" working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties" and residing with her two unmarried children, Ethel Thorley (age 51) and Albert E. Thorley (age 37), at: 31 May Place, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "Mary Elizabeth Thorley" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in October-December 1942 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "76" years old (born about 1866).


Marriage Notes for Albert Edward Thorley and Mary Eliza Hassall-30695

The marriage of "Albert Edward Thorley" and "Mary Eliza Hassall" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Banns on 27 November 1887 in the Church of the Resurrection in Dresden; that Albert Edward Thorley was 21 years old (born about 1866), a Bachelor and "Potter" of Dresden, and that his father was William Thorley, a Potter; and that Mary Eliza Hassall was 21 years old (born about 1866), a Spinster and "Potter" of Dresden, and that her father was James Hassall, a Miner.  The marriage was witnessed by James Hassall and Elizabeth Freakley.


Ethel Thorley

The birth and christening of "Ethel Thorley" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 4012211), which states that she was born on 4 June 1888 and christened on 15 July 1888 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Albert Thorley" and "Mary".  Also, the birth of "Ethel Thorley" is listed in the following document: In the 1939 "England Wales National Register" (via Ancestry), "Ethel Thorley" is listed being born on 4 June 1888, single and working as a "Pottery Aerographer", and residing with her widowed mother, Mary Thorley, and her unmarried brother, Albert E. Thorley, at: 31 May Place, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1891 Census, "Ethel Thorley" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1889), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Albert Thorley (age 24) and Mary (age 24), at: 19 Dunrobin Street, Trentham (Civil Parish), Longton (Municipal Borough), Staffordshire, England.

In the 1901 Census, "Ethel Thorley" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1889), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Albert Thorley (age 34) and Mary (age 34), and three siblings, at: 31 May Place, Fenton (Civil Parish), St. John's Lane End (or Longton--Eccleasiastical Parish), Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Ethel Thorley" is listed as being 22 years old (born about 1889), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Bescuit Areographer", and residing with her parents, Albert Thorley (age 44) and Mary (age 44), and four siblings, at: 31 May Place, Fenton, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1939 "England Wales National Register" (via Ancestry), "Ethel Thorley" is listed being born on 4 June 1888, single and working as a "Pottery Aerographer", and residing with her widowed mother, Mary Thorley, and her unmarried brother, Albert E. Thorley, at: 31 May Place, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "Ethel Thorley" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in October-December 1958 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that she died at "London Road (City General Hospital) when she was "70" years old (born about 1888).


Emma Thorley

The birth of "Emma Thorley" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in October-December 1891 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Hassell".

In the 1901 Census, "Emma Thorley" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1891), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Albert Thorley (age 34) and Mary (age 34), and three siblings, at: 31 May Place, Fenton (Civil Parish), St. John's Lane End (or Longton--Eccleasiastical Parish), Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Emma Thorley" is listed as being 19 years old (born about 1892), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Bescuit Areographer", and residing with her parents, Albert Thorley (age 44) and Mary (age 44), and four siblings, at: 31 May Place, Fenton, Staffordshire, England.


Florence May Thorley

The birth of "Florence May Thorley" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1897 in Stone subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Hassall".

In the 1901 Census, "Florence Thorley" is listed as being 3 years old (born about 1898), born in Rough Close, Stone, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Albert Thorley (age 34) and Mary (age 34), and three siblings, at: 31 May Place, Fenton (Civil Parish), St. John's Lane End (or Longton--Eccleasiastical Parish), Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Florence Thorley" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1898), born in Stone, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Albert Thorley (age 44) and Mary (age 44), and four siblings, at: 31 May Place, Fenton, Staffordshire, England.


George Cartwright Thorley

The birth and christening of "George Cartwright Thorley" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 1471087 and 7566681), which states that he was born on 29 May 1899 and christened on 25 June 1899 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Albert Thorley" and "Mary Elizabeth".

The death of "George Cartwright Thorley" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in July-September 1900 in Fenton subdistrict, Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "1" year old (born about 1899).


Albert Edward Thorley

The birith of "Albert E. Thorley" is listed in the following document: In the 1939 "England Wales National Register" (via Ancestry), "Albert E. Thorley" is listed being born on 5 September 1902. single and working as a "Colliery Surface Loader", and residing with his widowed mother, Mary Thorley, and his unmarried sister, Ethel Thorley, at: 31 May Place, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Albert Thorley" is listed as being 8 years old (born about 1903), born in Fenton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Albert Thorley (age 44) and Mary (age 44), and four siblings, at: 31 May Place, Fenton, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1939 "England Wales National Register" (via Ancestry), "Albert E. Thorley" is listed being born on 5 September 1902. single and working as a "Colliery Surface Loader", and residing with his widowed mother, Mary Thorley, and his unmarried sister, Ethel Thorley, at: 31 May Place, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "Albert Edward Thorley" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1960 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "58" years old (born about 1902).


Richard Hassall

The birth of "Richard Hassall" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1870 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, and that his mother's surname was "Shaw".

The christening of "Richard Hassel" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 1471085 and 4012211), which states that he was christened on 4 September 1870 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "James Hassel" and "Mary".

The 1891 marriage of "Richard Hassall" and "Mary Ann Walker" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Banns on 1 November 1891 in the Church of the Resurrection in Dresden; that Richard Hassall was 21 years old (born about 1870), a Bachelor and "Potter" of 10 Warren Street in Florence, and that his father was James Hassall (deceased), a Collier; and that Mary Ann Walker was 18 years old (born about 1873), a Spinster and "Potter" of 20 Howard Street in Florence, and that her father was Samuel Walker, a Potter.  The marriage was witnessed by James Hassall and Elizabeth Hassall.

In the 1901 Census, "Richard Hassall" is listed as being 29 years old (born about 1872), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Potter's Looker to the Ware", and residing with his wife, Mary A. (age 27), and their four children (James--age 7, Alice--age 6, Florence M.--age 3, and Edith--age 11 months old), at: 14 Lower Warren Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

In the 1911 Census, "Richard Hassall" is listed as being 40 years old (born about 1871), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Thawers [Throwers] Attendant" in "China Pottery", and residing with his wife, Mary Ann (age 38), and their seven children (James--age 17, Alice--age 16, Florence May--age 13, Edith--age 10, Richard--age 9, Thomas--age 7, and Frank--age 2 months old), at: 43 Beaufort Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.

The death of "Richard Hassall" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in October-December 1914 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "44" years old (born about 1870).


Mary Ann Walker

The birth of "Mary Ann Walker" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-July 1874 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Jones".  Also, the birth "Mary Ann [Walker] Hassall" is listed in the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry), which states that she was born on 25 May 1874, "M[arried]" and working as a "Potters Cup Handler", and residing with two apparent sons, Frank Hassall (born 3 February 1911) and John Hassall (born 3 August 1914), at: 520 Uttoxeter Road in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.  Research Note: By 1939, Mary Ann Hassall may have actually been a "Widow" as her husband, Richard Hassall (born 1870), is not listed in the 1939 Register and there is a "Richard Hassall" who is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD as having died in October-December 1914 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, when he was "44" years old (born about 1870).  Further research into this matter is being conducted by the Brough Family Organization (www.broughfamily.org).

The 1891 marriage of "Richard Hassall" and "Mary Ann Walker" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Banns on 1 November 1891 in the Church of the Resurrection in Dresden; that Richard Hassall was 21 years old (born about 1870), a Bachelor and "Potter" of 10 Warren Street in Florence, and that his father was James Hassall (deceased), a Collier; and that Mary Ann Walker was 18 years old (born about 1873), a Spinster and "Potter" of 20 Howard Street in Florence, and that her father was Samuel Walker, a Potter.  The marriage was witnessed by James Hassall and Elizabeth Hassall.

In the 1901 Census, "Mary A. Hassall" is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1874), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Potter's Handler", and residing with her husband, Richard Hassall (age 29), and their four children (James--age 7, Alice--age 6, Florence M.--age 3, and Edith--age 11 months old), at: 14 Lower Warren Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

In the 1911 Census, "Mary Ann Hassall" is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1873), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married for 19 years (married about 1892), the mother of ten children--seven who were then living and three who had died, and residing with her husband, Richard Hassall (age 40), and their seven children (James--age 17, Alice--age 16, Florence May--age 13, Edith--age 10, Richard--age 9, Thomas--age 7, and Frank--age 2 months old), at: 43 Beaufort Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry), "Mary Ann Hassall" is listed as being born on 25 May 1874, "M[arried]" and working as a "Potters Cup Handler", and residing with two apparent sons, Frank Hassall (born 3 February 1911) and John Hassall (born 3 August 1914), at: 520 Uttoxeter Road in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.  Research Note: By 1939, Mary Ann Hassall may have actually been a "Widow" as her husband, Richard Hassall (born 1870), is not listed in the 1939 Register and there is a "Richard Hassall" who is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD as having died in October-December 1914 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, when he was "44" years old (born about 1870).  Further research into this matter is being conducted by the Brough Family Organization (www.broughfamily.org).

The death of "Mary Ann Hassall" (in FreeBMD) or "Mary Ann Hassell" (in Staffordshire BMD), is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in January-March 1955 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "80" years old (born about 1775).


Marriage Notes for Richard Hassall and Mary Ann Walker-30699

The 1891 marriage of "Richard Hassall" and "Mary Ann Walker" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Banns on 1 November 1891 in the Church of the Resurrection in Dresden; that Richard Hassall was 21 years old (born about 1870), a Bachelor and "Potter" of 10 Warren Street in Florence, and that his father was James Hassall (deceased), a Collier; and that Mary Ann Walker was 18 years old (born about 1873), a Spinster and "Potter" of 20 Howard Street in Florence, and that her father was Samuel Walker, a Potter.  The marriage was witnessed by James Hassall and Elizabeth Hassall.


James Hassall

The birth of "James Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1893 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Walker".

The birth and christening of "James Hassall" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 1471085 and 4012211), which states that he was born on 1 August 1893 and christening 23 August 1893 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Richard Hassall" and "Mary".

In the 1901 Census, "James Hassall" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1894), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Richard Hassall (age 29) and Mary A. (age 27), and three siblings, at: 14 Lower Warren Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

In the 1911 Census, "James Hassall" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1894), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Saucer Maker" in "China Pottery", and residing with his parents, Richard Hassall (age 40) and Mary Ann (age 38), and six siblings, at: 43 Beaufort Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.


Alice Hassall

The birth of "Alice Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1895 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Walker".

The birth and christening of "Alice Hassall" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 1471085 and 4012211), which states that she was born on 10 February 1895 and christening 3 March 1895 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Richard Hassall" and "Mary".

In the 1901 Census, "Alice Hassall" is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1895), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Richard Hassall (age 29) and Mary A. (age 27), and three siblings, at: 14 Lower Warren Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

In the 1911 Census, "Alice Hassall" is listed as being 16 years old (born about 1895), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Cup Handler" in "Potter[y]", and residing with her parents, Richard Hassall (age 40) and Mary Ann (age 38), and six siblings, at: 43 Beaufort Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.


Sarah Elizabeth Hassall

The birth of "Sarah Elizabeth Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in October-December 1896 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Walker".

The death of "Sarah Elizabeth Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in January-March 1897 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old (or under the age of one year old).


Florence May Hassall

The birth of "Florence May Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1898 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Walker".

The birth and christening of "Florence May Hassall" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1471085), which states that she was born on 15 December 1897 and christening 9 January 1898 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Richard Hassall" and "Mary Ann".

In the 1901 Census, "Florence M. Hassall" is listed as being 3 years old (born about 1898), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Richard Hassall (age 29) and Mary A. (age 27), and three siblings, at: 14 Lower Warren Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

In the 1911 Census, "Florence May Hassall" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1898), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Richard Hassall (age 40) and Mary Ann (age 38), and six siblings, at: 43 Beaufort Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.


Edith Hassall

The birth of "Edith Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-June 1900 in Fenton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Walker".

The birth and christening of "Edith Hassall" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 1471085 and 4012211), which states that she was born on 14 April 1900 and christening 6 May 1900 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Richard Hassall" and "Mary Ann".

In the 1901 Census, "Edith Hassall" is listed as being "11 months" old (born about April 1900--as the 1901 Census was taken on 31 March 1901), born in Fenton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Richard Hassall (age 29) and Mary A. (age 27), and three siblings, at: 14 Lower Warren Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

In the 1911 Census, "Edith Hassall" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1901), born in Fenton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Richard Hassall (age 40) and Mary Ann (age 38), and six siblings, at: 43 Beaufort Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.

Research Note:  Some online submissions have stated that Edith Hassall died in 1912 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. However, this is not correct as that individual was "32" years old (born about 1880) when her death was registered in October-December 1924 in Stoke-on-Trent.


Richard Thomas Hassall

The birth of "Richard Thomas Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1901 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Walker".

In the 1911 Census, "Richard Hassall" is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1902), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Richard Hassall (age 40) and Mary Ann (age 38), and six siblings, at: 43 Beaufort Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.


William Hassall

The birth of "William Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1907 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Walker".

The death of "William Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in April-June 1910 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "2" years old (born about 1908).


Charles Hassall

The birth of "Charles Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1909 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Walker".

The death of "Charles Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in July-September 1910 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "1" year old (born about 1909).


Frank Hassall

The birth of "Frank Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1911 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Walker".

In the 1911 Census, "Frank Hassall" is listed as being "2 months" old (born about January-February 1911--as the 1911 Census was taken on 2 April 1911), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Richard Hassall (age 40) and Mary Ann (age 38), and six siblings, at: 43 Beaufort Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry), "Frank Hassall" is listed as being born on 3 February 1911, single and working as a "Boot Repairer", and residing with his apparent mother, Mary Ann Hassall (born on 25 May 1874), and his apparent brother, John Hassall (born on 3 August 1914), at: 520 Uttoxeter Road in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.


John Hassall

The birth of "John Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1914 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Walker".

In the 1939 England & Wales Register (via Ancestry), "John Hassall" is listed as being born on 3 August 1914, single and working as a "Potters Flat Maker", and residing with his apparent mother, Mary Ann Hassall (born on 25 May 1874), and his apparent brother, Frank Hassall (born 3 February 1911), at: 520 Uttoxeter Road in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.


John Brough

The christening of "John Brough" is listed in the parish register of Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, V.34, page 689), which states and shows that he was christened on 11 April 1782 in Stoke-upon Trent as "John [the son] of Thomas & Hannah Brough".  Also, the christening of "John Brough" is listed in the parish register of Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire (FHL Films # 873645 and 873646; and BFO Stoke-upon-Trent Microfiche Records), which states that he was christened on 11 April 1782 in St. Peter, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Thomas and Hannah Brough".

The 1805 marriage of "John Brough" and "Nancy Edge" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 421578 and 1040775), which states they were married on 25 November 1805 at St. Giles, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.

The 1839 death of "John Brough" is listed on his gravestone located at St. James the Less church in Longton, Staffordshire, which gravestone was photographed by Richard (Dick) L. Brough of the BFO in 2008, and which gravestone stated: "Sacred to the memory of John Brough of this town who died March 7, 1839 aged 59 years. Also Nancy relic of the above and widow of the late Joseph Tideswell of this town. She died Oct 13 1865 aged 77 years."  (Note: In England in the 1800's the word "relic" was sometimes used to refer to a "widow".)

The death of "John Brough" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 16 March 1839: "On 7th [of March 1839] inst Mr John Brough grocer High Street Lane End aged 59 years".

The burial of "John Brough" is listed in the parish record of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471086, Item #4), which states that he was buried on Tuesday, 12 March 1839; that he was of "Longton"; and that he died when he was "59" years old (born about 1780).


Nancy Edge

The christening of "Nancy Edge" is listed in the parish register of St. John's, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471086, Item #9), which states that she was christened on 27 April 1788 and that her father was "Michael Edge", a "Potter".

The 1805 marriage of "John Brough" and "Nancy Edge" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 421578 and 1040775), which states they were married on 25 November 1805 at St. Giles, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.

The 1840 marriage of "Joseph Tideswell" and "Nancy Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #17), which states that they were married by License on 27 April 1840 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire; that Joseph Tideswell was of full age (21 years or older), a "Widower" and "Gentleman" of Longton, and that his father was Joseph Tideswell, a Gentleman; and that Nancy Brough was of full age (21 years or older), a "Widow" of Longton, and that her father was Michael Edge, a Potter.  The marriage was witnessed by "Jonth.[Jonathan] Brough" and Eliza Tideswell.  Also, the 1840 marriage of "Joseph Tideswell and "Mrs. Brough" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 2 May 1840: "On Monday last [27 April 1840] at St. James' Church Longton by the Rev Dr Vale Joseph Tideswell Esq to Mrs. Brough relict of the late Mr John Brough both of the same place."

In the 1841 Census, "Nancy Tideswell" (mistakenly indexed as "Teoesnell" in Ancestry.com) is listed as being 50 years old (born about 1787-1791), born in Staffordshire, and residing with her apparent husband, Jlseph Tideswell (age 60), at: High Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

In the 1851 Census, "Nancy Tideswell" (mistakenly indexed as "Sidesscott" in Ancestry.com) is listed as being 61 years old (born about 1790), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, Joseph Tideswell (age 71), at: High Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

In the 1861 Census, "Nancy Tideswell" is listed as being 72 years old (born about 1789), born in Longton, a "Widow", and residing at: 214 High Street, Longton, Staffordshire.

The 1865 death of "Nancy Tideswell" is listed on the gravestone of her first husband, John Brough, located at St. James the Less church in Longton, Staffordshire, which gravestone was photographed by Richard (Dick) L. Brough of the BFO in 2008, and which gravestone stated: "Sacred to the memory of John Brough of this town who died March 7, 1839 aged 59 years. Also Nancy relic of the above and widow of the late Joseph Tideswell of this town. She died Oct 13 1865 aged 77 years."  (Note: In England in the 1800's the word "relic" was sometimes used to refer to a "widow".)

"Nancy Edge" is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: 9JRL-TPT.


Marriage Notes for John Brough and Nancy Edge-30702

The 1805 marriage of "John Brough" and "Nancy Edge" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of St. Giles, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 421578, Marriage # 622), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 November 1805; that John Brough was "of this parish" and that Nancy Edge was of "the same place"; and that the marriage was witnessed by William Meadon and Harry Hill.


James Hassall

The marriage of "James Hassall" and "Maria Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. Giles, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040775), which states that they were married by Banns on 8 August 1831, that they were both of "this parish"; that James Hassall was a "Bachelor" and that Maria Brough was a "Spinster"; and that the marriage was witnessed by Josiah Machin and Harry Hill.

Research Note:  FamilySearch contains a marriage listing of a "James Hassall" and "Maria Bough" which took place on 8 October 1827 in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.  However, a careful review of this marriage record shows that "James Hassall" married "Maria Boughey" on 8 October 1827 in Stoke-upon-Trent, and that James Hassall was a "Bachelor" and "Oven man" of "this Parish", that "Maria Boughey was a "Spinster" of "this Parish", and that the marriage was witnessed by Rich Sneya.  

James Hassall is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: MDKK-Y2K.


Maria Brough

The birth and christening of "Maria Brough" is listed in the the parish register of St. Giles, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040774, Item #2), which states that she was born on 27 July 1808 and christened on 24 August 1808 as the daughter of "John and Ann Brough".

Research Note:  Maria Brough's mother is identified as "Ann" in Maria's christening record.  Interestingly, Wikipedia states the following: "The name Nancy was originally a diminutive form of Anne or Ann. It began to be used as a proper name from the 18th century onwards."  [Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_(given_name)]

The marriage of "James Hassall" and "Maria Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. Giles, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040775), which states that they were married by Banns on 8 August 1831, that they were both of "this parish"; that James Hassall was a "Bachelor" and that Maria Brough was a "Spinster"; and that the marriage was witnessed by Josiah Machin and Harry Hill.

Research Note:  FamilySearch contains a marriage listing of a "James Hassall" and "Maria Bough" which took place on 8 October 1827 in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.  However, a careful review of this marriage record shows that "James Hassall" married "Maria Boughey" on 8 October 1827 in Stoke-upon-Trent, and that James Hassall was a "Bachelor" and "Oven man" of "this Parish", that "Maria Boughey was a "Spinster" of "this Parish", and that the marriage was witnessed by Rich Sneya.


Marriage Notes for James Hassall and Maria Brough-30703

The marriage of "James Hassall" and "Maria Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. Giles, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040775), which states that they were married by Banns on 8 August 1831, that they were both of "this parish"; that James Hassall was a "Bachelor" and that Maria Brough was a "Spinster"; and that the marriage was witnessed by Josiah Machin and Harry Hill.

Research Note:  FamilySearch contains a marriage listing of a "James Hassall" and "Maria Bough" which took place on 8 October 1827 in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.  However, a careful review of this marriage record shows that "James Hassall" married "Maria Boughey" on 8 October 1827 in Stoke-upon-Trent, and that James Hassall was a "Bachelor" and "Oven man" of "this Parish", that "Maria Boughey was a "Spinster" of "this Parish", and that the marriage was witnessed by Rich Sneya.


William Brough

Information on "William Brough" and his family initially came from Douglas W. Brough of Scotland.

"William Brough" is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: MHZ7-RML.


Marriage Notes for William Brough and Ann Young-30719

The marriage of "William Brough" and "Ann Young" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 252840), which states that they were married on 19 November 1816 in Wigton, Cumberland, England.


Ann Brough

The christening of "Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 90685 and 252836), which states that she was christened on 13 September 1817 in Wigton, Cumberland, England, and that her parents were William Brough and Ann.


Elizabeth Brough

The christening of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 90685 and 252836), which states that she was christened on 24 August 1819 in Wigton, Cumberland, England, and that her parents were William Brough and Ann.


Elizabeth Brough

The christening of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 90685 and 252836), which states that she was christened on 4 August 1824 in Wigton, Cumberland, England, and that her parents were William Brough and Ann.


Mary Brough

The christening of "Mary Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 90685 and 252836-252837), which states that she was christened on 27 February 1825 in Wigton, Cumberland, England, and that her parents were William Brough and Ann.


Hamilton Cunningham

The birth of "Hamilton Cunningham" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 207550 anf 1849349), which states that he was born on 9 April 1810 in Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire, and that his parents were Henry Cunningham and Jane.  Note:  The travel distance from Kirkby Ravensworth--where Hamilton Cunningham was born in 1810, to Dalton--where he stated he was born in the 1851 and 1871 Census, is about 3 miles.

The 1848 marriage record of "Hamilton Cunningham" and "Ann Brough" states that they were married by License on 1 July 1848 in the parish of Brigham, Cockermouth, Cumberland; that Hamilton Cunningham was "of full age" and a "Widower" and "Potter" of "Cockermouth", and that his father was "Henry Cunningham", a "Potter"; and that Ann Brough was "of full age" and a "Spinster" of Cockermouth", and that her father was "William Brough", a "Potter".  The marriage was witnessed by Jonathan Musgrove and John Barton.  Also, the marriage of "Hamilton Cunningham" and "Ann Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1848 in Cockermouth district, Cumberland.

In the 1851 Census, "Hamilton Cummingham" is listed as being 40 years old (born about 1811), born in Dorton (or Dalton--which is about 7 miles from Richmond in North Yorkshire), Yorkshire, married and working as a "Hauler of Glass", and residing with his wife, Ann (age 23), and their two children (Jane--age 2, and Christiana--age 2 months), at: Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, England.

In the 1871 Census, "Hamilton Cunnningham" is listed as being 61 years old (born about 1810), born in Dolton (or Dalton--which is about 7 miles from Richmond in North Yorkshire), Yorkshire, a "W"--or Widower--and working as a "Hauler", and residing as a "Lodger" in the home of a widow, Margaret McDonough, at: Parr, Lancashire, England.

In the 1881 Census, "H. Cunningham" is listed as being 71 years old (born about 1881), born in Leeds, Yorkshire, a "Widower" and working as a "General Lab[ourer]", and residing as a "Lodger" in the home of Thomas and Catherine Cullerton, at: 70 Parr Street, Parr, Lancashire, England.

The death of "Hamilton Cunningham" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in January-March 1889 in Lancaster district, Lancashire, and that he died when he was "77" years old (born about 1812).

Genealogical information about "Hamilton Cunninghame" is listed in the "Conway-Jones Family Tree" in Ancestry.com.

"Hamilton Cunningham" is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: MHTJ-DMV.


Ann Brough

The christening of "Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 90583 and 252808), which states that she was christened on 11 January 1828 at St. Mary, Carlisle, Cumberland, and that her parents were William Brough and Ann.  Note:  The travel distance from Wigton--where Ann Brough's older siblings were christened, to Cockermouth--where the 1851 Census lists her as being born, is about 15 miles.  Also, the travel distance from Cockermouth--where the 1851 Census lists Ann as being born, to Carlisle, where she was christened, in about 26 miles.

The 1848 marriage record of "Hamilton Cunningham" and "Ann Brough" states that they were married by License on 1 July 1848 in the parish of Brigham, Cockermouth, Cumberland; that Hamilton Cunningham was "of full age" and a "Widower" and "Potter" of "Cockermouth", and that his father was "Henry Cunningham", a "Potter"; and that Ann Brough was "of full age" and a "Spinster" of Cockermouth", and that her father was "William Brough", a "Potter".  The marriage was witnessed by Jonathan Musgrove and John Barton.  Also, the marriage of "Hamilton Cunningham" and "Ann Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1848 in Cockermouth district, Cumberland.

In the 1851 Census, "Ann Cunningham" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1828), born in Cockermouth, Cumberland, married and residing with her husband, Hamilton Cunningham (age 40), and their two children (Jane--age 2, and Christiana--age 2 months), at: Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, England.

"Ann Cunningham" died prior to the 1871 Census, as her husband, Hamilton Cunningham, is listed as being a "W"--or Widower, as follows: In the 1871 Census, "Hamilton Cunnningham" is listed as being 61 years old (born about 1810), born in Dolton (or Dalton--which is about 7 miles from Richmond in North Yorkshire), Yorkshire, a "W"--or Widower--and working as a "Hauler", and residing as a "Lodger" in the home of a widow, Margaret McDonough, at: Parr, Lancashire, England.

Genealogical Information about "Ann Brough" and her family was provided to the BFO by Douglas W. Brough of Scotland.

Genealogical information about "Ann Brough" is listed in the "Conway-Jones Family Tree" in Ancestry.com.

"Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: K21K-BY3.


Marriage Notes for Hamilton Cunningham and Ann Brough-30720

The 1848 marriage record of "Hamilton Cunningham" and "Ann Brough" states that they were married by License on 1 July 1848 in the parish of Brigham, Cockermouth, Cumberland; that Hamilton Cunningham was "of full age" and a "Widower" and "Potter" of "Cockermouth", and that his father was "Henry Cunningham", a "Potter"; and that Ann Brough was "of full age" and a "Spinster" of Cockermouth", and that her father was "William Brough", a "Potter".  The marriage was witnessed by Jonathan Musgrove and John Barton.  Also, the marriage of "Hamilton Cunningham" and "Ann Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1848 in Cockermouth district, Cumberland.


Christiana Cunningham

In the 1851 Census, "Christiana Cunningham" is listed as being "2 months" old (born about January 1851 as the 1851 Census was taken on 30 March 1851), born in Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales, and residing with her parents, Hamilton and Ann Cunningham, and a sibling, at: Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, England.